Ferguson/Black Lives Matter

Crowd holding Black Lives Matter signs outside courthouse

Black Friday 14 Supporters Call on District Attorney O’Malley to Drop Charges

Posted in Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter, Police-Public Safety Statement from D.A.’s Office: ” “Any time a crime victim suffers a loss,…

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Protester holding sign listing police violence victims

Oakland City Leaders Pledge to Address Issues of Black Lives Matter Movement

Posted in Community, Economic Development, Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter, Gentrification, Housing/Foreclosures, LGBT, Police-Public Safety, Reentry/Formerly Incarcerated, Responsive Government By Ken Epstein Many Oakland residents are saying that…

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Group of activists standing by podium with flag

Community, Black Friday 14 Tell City Council: “The People Have Had Enough”

By Ashley Chambers and Ken Epstein Oakland has the chance to become a model for cities across…

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Officer confronting banner-holding protesters inside meeting

Supporters of Black Friday Protesters Demand That BART Drop All Charges

Posted in Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter, Police-Public Safety, Responsive Government By Ashley Chambers Protesters who took over the West Oakland BART…

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Woman reading at podium before diverse crowd

Berkeley Meeting Addresses Prejudice

Posted in Berkeley, Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter, Police-Public Safety, Responsive Government Hearing calls for end to “normalization of Blacks being treated like…

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Large crowd marching with civil rights signs

#BlackLivesMatter Movement Raises Demands at Oakland City Council Hearing

By Post Staff In response to police abuse and violence in the City of Oakland, the Anti…

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Historic black-and-white photo of man detained at counter

Bay Area Groups Call for 96 Hours of Action to “Reclaim King’s Legacy”

“Jobs and Economy” march on Monday from Fruitvale BART to Oakland Coliseum Hundreds of people from more…

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Woman speaking into microphone at community meeting

“I Am Black, I Am Jewish, and My Life Matters.”

Posted in Commentary, Community, Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter By Kim Carter Martinez  My name is Kim. I am Black, I am…

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Chain of protesters blocking BART train doors

Protesters in Black Friday BART Shutdown Face Misdemeanors and $70,000 in Restitution

Posted in Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter, Gentrification, Police-Public Safety Next court date is scheduled for February 4 By Ken Epstein A…

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Speaker addressing protesters at outdoor rally

All Black Lives Matter,” Says SF LGBT Community

Posted in Equal Rights/Equity, Ferguson/Black Lives Matter, LGBT, Police-Public Safety By Jesse Brooks Carrying black and white signs adorned with pink triangles,…

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